Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet, roasted grapes and creamy ricotta cheese on crispy toast. This easy-to-make appetizer is perfect for entertaining or enjoying a simple, elegant snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Grapes:
- 2 cups seedless red or black grapes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch of salt
For the Ricotta Toasts:
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon honey (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 6 slices of crusty bread (like sourdough or baguette), toasted
- Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Grapes: Toss the grapes with olive oil, thyme, and salt, then spread them on the baking sheet. Roast for 20–25 minutes until soft and caramelized.
- Make the Ricotta Mixture: Mix ricotta with honey and lemon zest until smooth.
- Toast the Bread: Toast bread slices until golden.
- Assemble the Toasts: Spread each toast with ricotta, top with roasted grapes, drizzle with honey, and add black pepper if desired.
- Serve: Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with white wine or sparkling rosé.
- For added texture, top with chopped toasted walnuts or pistachios.
- Whipped goat cheese can be used as an alternative to ricotta for a tangier flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
